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The HP NC1020 is a low-cost, copper gigabit server NIC with basic server features targeted to entry and SMB ProLiant servers. It is a single-port, 32-bit PCI, 33/66 MHz, copper gigabit adapter with 64KB onboard memory that provides 10/100/1000T auto-negotiated speed and duplex. Even though its functionality is basic, it has been designed with server needs in mind and offers these server features: Wake-on-LAN, PXE support, as well as link and activity LEDs. Additionally, it supports these IEEE standards: 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ad, and 802.3ab, 802.1x, 802.1Q and 802.1p.
Tested, validated and proven to meet demanding ProLiant standards with full software driver support, including: NIC teaming drivers for all major operating systems, teaming utilities, multiple VLAN tagging, a configuration GUI, as well as HP integration of NIC software, firmware, and agents with other options and the ProLiant server. Primarily targeted to the needs of ProLiant 100-series and 300-series customers who are price-sensitive and who do not require PCI-X performance and capability.
- Designed to meet customer requirements for a cost-effective gigabit NIC comparable to the price of a 10/100 PCI NIC
- CComplete suite of software drivers for all major operating systems, teaming utilities, and configuration GUI - the server quality NIC features that you expect from the HP ProLiant brand
- Integrated with HP ProLiant SmartStart and Insight Manager for easy set-up and administration
- Tested and validated by HP so that it meets ProLiant standards and provides a seamless network solution with HP value-added capabilities and optimized integration
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The HP NC1020 is designed for price-sensitive ProLiant customers who do not need or want PCI-X performance and who have Category 5 (twisted pair) cabling environments. These customers are typically small to medium businesses (SMB).
Small to Medium Businesses (SMB) need a cost-effective migration path from 10/100 Fast Ethernet to copper Gigabit Ethernet and may not want or need PCI-X capability and performance. The HP NC1020 NIC can help SMB organizations solve problems similar to these:
- Need gigabit speeds to support an increased number of users and prefer a low-cost gigabit NIC for their server
- Require a cost-effective means of deploying copper Gigabit Ethernet in their organization
Customers with mid-sized to large installations that want the flexibility of using existing Category 5, copper Ethernet (twisted-pair) cabling to deploy Gigabit Ethernet but want a cost-effective NIC and do not need PCI-X capability and performance. The HP NC1020 NIC can help such businesses solve problems similar to these:
- Category 5, copper Ethernet (twisted-pair) cabling is very cost-effective when compared to fiber; consequently, many of customers do not want to replace their existing twisted pair wiring with more expensive fiber cabling
- Twisted-pair cabling is ideal for short runs in wiring closets and from servers to nearby workstations and is typically used in these environments
- Companies want to reduce network complexity and cost by making Category 5 cabling standard in their environment
- Customers that require a cost-effective means of deploying copper Gigabit Ethernet in their organization
Solving the Customer Problem
The HP NC1020 solves the problems described above because it allows copper gigabit migration in situations where Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) is not sufficient. The cost-effectiveness of the HP NC1020 allows customers to deploy gigabit Ethernet for the same price as deploying 10/100 Ethernet and has the advantage of longer investment protection because gigabit Ethernet will be around much longer than 10/100 Ethernet. |
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| Data Path |
32-bit, 33/66 MHz |
64-bit,133MHz |
64-bit, 133MHz |
| I/O Expansion Slot Type |
PCI |
PCI-X |
PCI-X |
| Onboard Memory |
64KB |
96KB |
128KB |
| PXE Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cold Boot Wake-on-LAN (WOL)1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| PCI compliance |
PCI v2.3 |
PCI v2.2 and PCI-X 1.0 addendum |
PCI v2.2 and PCI-X 1.0 addendum |
| Number of ports |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Transfer Rate |
10/ 100/ 1000 |
10/ 100/ 1000 |
10/ 100/ 1000 |
| Connectors |
RJ-45 |
RJ-45 |
RJ-45 |
| Cabling |
Category 5, 5E, and 6 |
Category 5, 5E, and 6 |
Category 5, 5E, and 6 |
| IEEE Support |
802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab, Dynamic 802.3ad, 802.1p, 802.1Q |
802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab, Dynamic 802.3ad, 802.1p, 802.1Q |
802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab, Dynamic 802.3ad, 802.1p, 802.1Q |
| Jumbo Frames |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Large Send Offload (LSO) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Controller |
Broadcom 5705 |
Broadcom 5703 |
Intel 82546EB |
| 1 |
Cold boot means the server has never been powered on when first received by a customer. A customer need only to remove it from its box, plug it in, and then the WOL-enabled NIC activates the server. |
| 2 |
All copper NC-series NICs run Category 5 cabling. Cat 5E is recommended for new cable installations. Cables beyond Category 5E exceed the requirements for the Gigabit Ethernet standard and can be used if desired. |
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